IFY 2026 food festival to serve 20,000 meals showcasing global cuisines in Russia

Ekaterina Shapovalova, author of the concept for “Tastes of the World” and head of the All-Russian project “Gastronomic Map of Russia”, said the gathering is intended to use food as a vehicle for cultural exchange and international friendship.

A major culinary festival showcasing Russian and international cuisines has opened at the International Festival of Youth (IFY) 2026 in Ekaterinburg, with chefs expected to prepare 20,000 servings for thousands of participants.

Dubbed “Tastes of the World,” the food festival brings together about 100 chefs from across Russia as well as China, India and Syria to showcase dishes representing different cultures and culinary traditions.